Jul
2016 20
2016 20
Despite Lenient Sentence in High-Profile Workplace Death, Contractor Refuses to Abide
A judge has ruled that Manhattan-based Harco Construction is guilty of manslaughter in relation to the April 2015 death of 22-year-old Carlos Moncayo. Though Judge A. Kirke Bartley handed down a relatively light sentence — either make a televised public service announcement or pay a $10,000 fine — the firm’s attorney…
Jun
2016 22
2016 22
Building Trades: 75% of Unionized NYC Apprentices are City Residents, 65% are Minorities
In response to a recent op-ed by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams which claimed that there are “no reliable statistics” showing the growth of minorities on job sites, New York City building trades president Gary LaBarbera hit back, noting how diversity is growing in the trades. It is easier to rely on old stereotypes [&hellip…;
Dec
2015 14
2015 14
Massive Rally, Slew of New Bills Aim to Right NYC’s Construction Safety Wrongs
In New York City, thousands of construction workers rallied at City Hall last week to demand safer work conditions and draw attention to the recent increase in fatalities and injuries on work sites. The rally was preceded by a march which began at a non-union worksite and featured union members in black hardhats carrying [&hellip…;